CVE-2017-9040: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu May 18 2017(Updated: )
GNU Binutils 2017-04-03 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash), related to the process_mips_specific function in readelf.c, via a crafted ELF file that triggers a large memory-allocation attempt.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Binutils | =2.28 | |
| debian/binutils | 2.35.2-2 2.40-2 2.43.1-5 |
Remedy
https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=7296a62a2a237f6b1ad8db8c38b090e9f592c8cf
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98579
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/12/binutils-multiple-crashes/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-02
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git;h=7296a62a2a237f6b1ad8db8c38b090e9f592c8cf
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-9040
- https://sourceware.org/git/gitweb.cgi?p=binutils-gdb.git%3Bh=7296a62a2a237f6b1ad8db8c38b090e9f592c8cf
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-9040
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-9040
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9040
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-9040
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this security issue?
The vulnerability ID for this security issue is CVE-2017-9040.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9040?
The severity of CVE-2017-9040 is a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-9040?
GNU Binutils versions 2.26.1-1ubuntu1~16.04.8 and later, 2.29-1, 2.31.1-16, 2.35.2-2, 2.40-2, and 2.41-5 are affected by CVE-2017-9040.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2017-9040?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2017-9040 by sending a crafted ELF file that triggers a large memory-allocation attempt, causing a NULL pointer dereference and application crash.
How can I fix CVE-2017-9040?
To fix CVE-2017-9040, you should update your GNU Binutils installation to a version that includes the provided security patches.
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